Blue crab

Blue crab

　　The blue crab is one of the county’s renowned local specialties. Sanmen blue crabs are especially high-quality, with white meat and yellow roe, offering a delicious and uniquely fragrant taste. They are found in the shallow tidal flats along the shores of the “Five Harbors,” particularly in Haiyou Harbor where the seawater salinity is moderate and the water is rich and fertile—ideal conditions for blue crabs to settle. The peak season for blue crab availability is during the fifth and sixth lunar months. Coastal villagers use specially designed nets and create numerous “crab holes” as methods to lure them in. Some villagers have also begun experimenting with artificial farming. Chili Pepper In recent years, over 3,000 acres of chili peppers have been cultivated across the county, spread throughout coastal villages. Dried chili peppers are one of Sanmen County’s main local specialties and a best-selling export product, sold to countries such as the United States, Canada, and Japan. (Provided by Sanmen Information Port [Sanmen])